Information Exchange Under
Articles III and VII(5) of the
ANTARCTIC TREATY
United States Antarctic Activities
Modifications of Activities Planned for 2001-2002
XI. Refuges
XI. Refuges
Section XI of the Modifications of Activities Planned for
2001-2002 notes changes to existing refuges and
survival caches in the McMurdo area as well as
deactivated camps and stations elsewhere on the
continent.
The following changes to these facilities occurred
during the 2001-2002 season.
Tamseis Camp
Position:
81� 39.14'S, 122� 35.27'E
Camp winterized for the season. One 8’ x 12’ Weatherhaven remains standing.
Food, fuel, and survival cache were staged on site for use during the 2002-2003 field
season.
Onset D Camp
Position:
80� 45.65'S, 125� 47.60'W
Camp winterized for the season. No structures remain standing. Food, fuel, survival
cache, and heavy equipment were staged on site for use during the 2002-2003 field
season.
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Arlington, Virginia 22230
September 3, 2002
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Information Exchange Under
Articles III and VII(5) of the
ANTARCTIC TREATY
United States Antarctic Activities
Modifications of Activities Planned for 2001-2002
XI. Refuges
Siple Dome Camp
Position:
81�39'S, 149�04'E
Camp winterized for the season. One Jamesway and two Generator shacks remain
standing. Food, fuel, survival cache, and heavy equipment were staged on site for
use during the 2002-2003 field season.
Byrd Surface Camp
Position:
80�01'S, 119�32'E
Camp winterized for the season. One Jamesway remains standing. Food, fuel,
survival equipment, and traverse structures and vehicles are on site. All permanent
structures removed from the camp.
National Science Foundation
Arlington, Virginia 22230
September 3, 2002
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